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Smiffer Family History

Smiffer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shiffer, Schiffer, Saffer, Seifer, Stifter, Sheffer, Keiffer, Sniffen

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Where is the Smiffer family from?

You can see how Smiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smiffer families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smiffer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Smiffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Smiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiffer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Smiffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Smiffer. For the veterans among your Smiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiffer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiffer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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